The tea is divine, but the food… This Jakarta spot makes me love and hate it
qponx
2026-01-24
Discover a hidden tea sanctuary tucked away in Jakarta's Pacific Place, offering a tranquil escape with its elegant, study-like ambiance. The highlight is a unique ceremonial tea selection where you can smell the leaves before choosing. While the tea is divine—a true paradise for enthusiasts—be warned: the food and coffee fall disappointingly short. Visit for the serene atmosphere and exceptional tea, but it's best to eat elsewhere.
After shopping until my legs were about to break in the crowded Pacific Place, I really just wanted to find a quiet place to Nongkrong for a bit… I ended up following the GPS and wandering around Galeries Lafayette for ages, almost thinking I was lost, before finally finding this shop in a corner of the women's clothing section. [1] Anjay, it's so hidden!
But I have to say, the moment I pushed the door open, it felt like the whole world went quiet. It was a completely different dimension from the hustle and bustle outside[2]. The place isn't big, decorated like an exquisite private study with soft lighting and a faint aroma of tea in the air. I instantly started to Chill～
The most amazing part was the ordering experience. The staff brings a row of small jars for you to smell and choose your tea, one by one. I give it full marks for this sense of ceremony![3] I randomly picked their super-hyped Wedding Kiss Tea[4], and oh my god, the aroma made me feel healed before I even took a sip. It was light, sweet, and smooth, with no need for sugar at all. The quality is truly Mantap! Definitely a paradise for tea lovers.
⚠️ Heads Up (The Honest Truth Part)
BUT! Girls, take my advice: when you come here, just stick to drinking the tea. Don't have any fantasies about the food whatsoever!
We also ordered afternoon tea, and the result... the scone was as hard as a rock, my friend's pasta was next-level bad, and the Americano was as weak as dishwater...[5] In short, besides the tea, nothing else is worth the price[6]. The staff also seemed a bit clueless, and they were super slow with serving the food and bringing the bill.
✍️ The Editor's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls
If you're just looking for a quiet place to read, have a conversation, or if you're a true tea enthusiast, this is your haven.
Just order tea！ Don't order coffee, don't order main courses, and don't order the afternoon tea set! Trust me, you'll thank me.
The seats by the window have the best lighting, perfect for taking photogenic pictures of the tea set and the tea itself. I suggest dressing in something simple and elegant to match the ambiance.
It's on the first floor of Galeries Lafayette in Pacific Place. If you can't find it, just ask the staff in the women's clothing section; they all know about this"secret spot".
- Who is this place for?
- How to order?
- Photo Tips
- How to find it?
- Secret base in PP women's. Escape bustle for private study-like calm, tea aroma fills air [1][2].
- Tea ordering: olfactory ritual! Servers bring jars for blind-smell. Immersive experience builds anticipation [3].
- Blind-picked Wedding Kiss Tea: healing, sweet, gentle, no sugar. Treat for true tea lovers [4].
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